Pre-Op Clearances

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

My surgeon requires a cardiologist & pulmonologist medical clearance before surgery. I have both appts set in the next week and a half. I don't know what to expect. Anyone done these? Thanks.

[kimba21539 48]

I had the pulmonary tests done last Wednesday the 5 and the cardiology this Wednesday the 12. Pulmonary wasn't too bad until the closed the door while I was in this little booth that looked like an old time phone booth. But that was the only part I had any problems with

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

Did they do any invasive testing? Thanks!

[joyful52 23]

as far as Cardiology, i only had an EKG and met with the cardiologist. It went well, but the cardiologist tried to talk me into becoming a vegan, lol...I listened to his little speech (45 minutes) because I wanted my clearance, haha....Not becoming a vegan.... Hahaha

[violetisle 62]

Did they do any invasive testing? Thanks!

I just had an EKG and chest x-ray; neither of them seemed invasive to me. What DID strike me as invasive was the stool sample I had to provide, yuck.

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

I had EKG, Chest Xray at PCP's office yesterday. Started the stool sample yesterday and yes, it is invasive and disgusting! Not sure what else the Cardiologist and Pulmonology will be doing.

[Seraya 46]

Do THEY take the stool sample??? Or send you home to do it yourself? Oh, lord.

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

Send you home to do it yourself... thank goodness! But I still feel grossed out over it. lol.

[pastbandedsleever 19]

What is the stool sample for? I've not ever heard of that requirement

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

What is the stool sample for? I've not ever heard of that requirement

I decided to just quote webmd lol " to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract . These conditions can include infection (such as from parasites, viruses, or bacteria), poor nutrient absorption, or cancer."

[sheliss 44]

My dr told me they test stool for H Pylori bacteria, as this is sometimes present in the stomach. If you're positive for it, you have to go on antibiotics and it delays surgery 2 weeks.

[char3672 292]

My surgeon requires a cardiologist & pulmonologist medical clearance before surgery. I have both appts set in the next week and a half. I don't know what to expect. Anyone done these? Thanks.

I just had the breathing test, it was simple the clipped my nose and had me take deep breaths, bliw out, simple stuff like that. It took maybe 10 min. I have my appt with the cardiologist May 25.

[Joann454 1,329]

My dr told me they test stool for H Pylori bacteria, as this is sometimes present in the stomach. If you're positive for it, you have to go on antibiotics and it delays surgery 2 weeks.

I had to drink some special tart liquid, and 15 minutes later blow into bag. It was no biggie but I had the test a month ago so that if they started me on antibiotics it wouldn't have interfered with surgery timing. I was negative tho. Seems odd that they'd do it so close to surgery. Hopefully you're negative and don't have to worry!


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[Heres2SecondChances 31]

I had the breathing test too. I am waiting on the results. I hope I am negative or they will have to push off my surgery.

[SIPS in Seattle 345]

I just had a whole host of tests today... ekg, echocardiogram, bone density, spirometer, abdominal ultrasound and they took 9 vials of blood. Now I have to do a 24 hour urine sample. Ugh!